Boyd amputation
Last revised by Tariq Walizai
on 15 Jul 2024
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Citation:
Luijkx T, Walizai T, Knipe H, Boyd amputation. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 21 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-31228
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Article created:
25 Sep 2014,
Tim Luijkx
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Last revised:
15 Jul 2024,
Tariq Walizai
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- Boyd's amputation
Boyd amputation refers to amputation at the level of the ankle with preservation of the calcaneus and heel pad and consequent fixation of the calcaneus to the tibia. It allows for complete weight bearing and provides both stabilization of the heel pad and suspension for a prosthesis.
References
- 1. Westberry DE, Davids JR, Pugh LI. The Boyd amputation in children: indications and outcomes. J Pediatr Orthop. 2014;34 (1): 86-91. doi:10.1097/BPO.0b013e3182a007a0 - Pubmed citation
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